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UP Court Jails Eight for Life in 2015 Murder Case

UP Court Jails Eight for Life in 2015 Murder Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced eight people to life imprisonment and five others to ten years in jail for the killing of two individuals during a clash over a boundary wall demarcation in 2015.

Jharkhand Couple Found Dead in Suspected Axe Murder

Jharkhand Couple Found Dead in Suspected Axe Murder

Rediff.com8 hours ago

A couple was allegedly murdered with an axe in their sleep in Jharkhand's Goilkera area, prompting a police investigation.

Court acquits three accused of harbouring terrorists in BJP leader's murder case

Court acquits three accused of harbouring terrorists in BJP leader's murder case

Rediff.com6 days ago

A court in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, has acquitted three individuals accused of harbouring terrorists involved in the killing of a BJP leader and his family in 2020, citing insufficient evidence.

PSPB and RBI Set Up Title Clash at Table Tennis Nationals

PSPB and RBI Set Up Title Clash at Table Tennis Nationals

Rediff.com4 days ago

Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will compete in the final of the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships after defeating Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka respectively.

Gurugram Inmate Serving Life Sentence Dies in Jail; Drug Overdose Suspected

Gurugram Inmate Serving Life Sentence Dies in Jail; Drug Overdose Suspected

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 35-year-old convict serving a life sentence for rape died in Bhondsi Jail, Gurugram. Police suspect a drug overdose or heart attack as the cause of death, pending a post-mortem examination and magisterial inquiry.

Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage Busted in Delhi, Two Arrested

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police busted an illegal LPG cylinder storage unit in Rajpur Khurd, arresting two individuals and seizing 223 cylinders. The facility was operating without a valid license, posing a safety risk to nearby residents.

Delhi Court: Lack of Witnesses Leads to Acquittal in Heroin Case

Delhi Court: Lack of Witnesses Leads to Acquittal in Heroin Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of possessing heroin, citing the prosecution's failure to prove its case due to a lack of independent witnesses and contradictions in police testimonies.

Ghaziabad Girl Dies After Being Found Injured; Murder Case Filed

Ghaziabad Girl Dies After Being Found Injured; Murder Case Filed

Rediff.com3 days ago

A four-year-old girl found injured in a field in Ghaziabad, India, has died in hospital. Police have registered a murder case and detained a suspect based on the family's statement.

Search Operations Launched in Rajouri, Doda and Poonch Following Terrorist Movement Reports

Search Operations Launched in Rajouri, Doda and Poonch Following Terrorist Movement Reports

Rediff.com2 days ago

Security forces have launched extensive search operations in Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspected terrorist activity, resulting in the recovery of illegal arms and ammunition.

Man Held for Abusive Social Media Content Targeting Rajput Community

Man Held for Abusive Social Media Content Targeting Rajput Community

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Dalit man was arrested in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly posting objectionable content against the Rajput community on social media, leading to outrage and a police investigation.

Man fatally stabbed in Badlapur fish market; suspect apprehended

Man fatally stabbed in Badlapur fish market; suspect apprehended

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A labourer has been arrested for allegedly murdering a man in a fish market in Badlapur East, Thane district. The motive for the crime is currently under investigation.

Sharpshooter Linked to Godara-Gogi Gang Arrested After Two Years on the Run

Sharpshooter Linked to Godara-Gogi Gang Arrested After Two Years on the Run

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Delhi Police have arrested a sharpshooter linked to the Rohit Godara-Jitender Gogi gang, wanted in connection with a grenade attack on nightclubs in Gurugram and on the run since 2024.

Ambdas Danve, Maharashtra Politician, Targeted with Death Threats

Ambdas Danve, Maharashtra Politician, Targeted with Death Threats

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former leader of opposition in Maharashtra legislative council, Ambdas Danve, has received multiple threat calls in the last four days, leading to a police investigation.

SC stays part of HC order in Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case

SC stays part of HC order in Mahua Moitra cash-for-query case

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Supreme Court has stayed a portion of a Delhi High Court order related to the Lokpal's investigation into Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra in the alleged cash-for-query scam.

J&K Police Nab Three Alleged Drug Peddlers in Doda

J&K Police Nab Three Alleged Drug Peddlers in Doda

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district have arrested three individuals for alleged drug peddling and recovered cannabis from their possession during a routine patrol.

JD-U veteran KC Tyagi ends long association with party

JD-U veteran KC Tyagi ends long association with party

Rediff.com3 days ago

Senior JD(U) leader K C Tyagi has resigned from the party after a long association, stating his commitment to ideological principles and respect for Nitish Kumar remain unchanged. He plans to decide his future course of action soon.

Student Attacked After Protesting UGC Bill; Police Investigate

Student Attacked After Protesting UGC Bill; Police Investigate

Rediff.com3 days ago

A student in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly assaulted after protesting against the UGC Bill. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Investigation Launched After HIV Patient's Fatal Fall From Jamshedpur Hospital

Investigation Launched After HIV Patient's Fatal Fall From Jamshedpur Hospital

Rediff.com8 hours ago

An HIV patient in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, died after reportedly jumping from the fourth floor of a state-run hospital. The patient, who also suffered from tuberculosis, had been admitted on March 16 and had previously attempted to jump from a window.

Child Trafficking Syndicate Busted in Andhra Pradesh: Infants Illegally Sold

Child Trafficking Syndicate Busted in Andhra Pradesh: Infants Illegally Sold

Rediff.com5 days ago

Andhra Pradesh police have dismantled a child trafficking syndicate in Eluru district, uncovering the illegal sale of infants following an investigation into suspicious child registration records.

Delhi Court: Prosecution Fails to Prove Forced Marriage of Minor

Delhi Court: Prosecution Fails to Prove Forced Marriage of Minor

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A Delhi court acquitted six individuals accused of kidnapping and forcing a minor girl into marriage, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the girl was taken from lawful guardianship or coerced into marriage.

Hazoor Multi Projects Wins NHAI Road Project Contract

Hazoor Multi Projects Wins NHAI Road Project Contract

Rediff.com7 days ago

Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd (HMPL) has been awarded a 27.15 crore contract by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for fee collection and maintenance on a section of National Highway 48 in Karnataka.

Man arrested in Thane for possessing ganja worth 4.27 lakh

Man arrested in Thane for possessing ganja worth 4.27 lakh

Rediff.com12 hours ago

A 46-year-old man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly possessing ganja worth 4.27 lakh. The arrest was made by the Bhiwandi police crime branch, and the accused has been booked under the NDPS Act.

Man Convicted in Delhi Sanitary Shop Owner Murder Case

Man Convicted in Delhi Sanitary Shop Owner Murder Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted a man for the 2022 murder of a sanitary shop owner following a property dispute, while his associate was found guilty of destroying evidence related to the crime.

Man Shot Dead in Delhi: Gang Rivalry Suspected

Man Shot Dead in Delhi: Gang Rivalry Suspected

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A 30-year-old man was fatally shot, and three others were injured in a shooting at a shop in Bawana, Delhi. Police suspect gang rivalry as the motive.

14 arrested in Varanasi for Iftar on boat in Ganga

14 arrested in Varanasi for Iftar on boat in Ganga

Rediff.com3 days ago

Fourteen individuals have been arrested in Varanasi for allegedly defiling a place of worship and hurting religious sentiments after a video surfaced showing them consuming chicken biryani during an Iftar party on a boat in the Ganga river.

Inter-state Liquor Racket Busted in Thane, Maharashtra: Rs 32 Lakh Seized

Inter-state Liquor Racket Busted in Thane, Maharashtra: Rs 32 Lakh Seized

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Maharashtra Excise Department dismantled a major inter-state illicit liquor racket operating in Thane district, seizing contraband valued at Rs 32 lakh after conducting multiple raids.

Mumbai Man Held for Wife's Railway Death

Mumbai Man Held for Wife's Railway Death

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Surat, Gujarat, for allegedly murdering his wife by pushing her in front of a train at Mulund railway station in Mumbai. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to his arrest.

Delhi court convicts man in heroin case, citing complete chain of evidence

Delhi court convicts man in heroin case, citing complete chain of evidence

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Delhi court has convicted a man in a narcotics case involving the recovery of a commercial quantity of heroin, stating that the prosecution proved the chain of evidence and recovery beyond reasonable doubt.

Viswanathan Anand assesses Praggnanandhaa's readiness for the FIDE Candidates Tournament

Viswanathan Anand assesses Praggnanandhaa's readiness for the FIDE Candidates Tournament

Rediff.com3 days ago

Viswanathan Anand shares his views on R. Praggnanandhaa's chances at the upcoming FIDE Candidates tournament, highlighting potential rivals and the tournament's significance.

Four Sentenced in Bank of India Forged Letter of Credit Case

Four Sentenced in Bank of India Forged Letter of Credit Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

A special CBI court in Mumbai has sentenced four individuals to imprisonment for their involvement in a 2012 case where the Bank of India suffered a loss of over Rs 3 crore due to a forged Letter of Credit.

Man in Thane arrested for allegedly strangling wife after frequent quarrels

Man in Thane arrested for allegedly strangling wife after frequent quarrels

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man was arrested in Badlapur, Thane district, for allegedly strangling his wife following frequent quarrels.

Three Arrested in Delhi for Facilitating 'Digital Arrest' Fraud

Three Arrested in Delhi for Facilitating 'Digital Arrest' Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for their alleged involvement in facilitating a 'digital arrest' fraud racket, which resulted in a Paschim Vihar resident being defrauded of Rs 14.2 lakh.

Indian Wushu Athlete Durgeshwar Singh Wins Silver in Greece

Indian Wushu Athlete Durgeshwar Singh Wins Silver in Greece

Rediff.com2 days ago

Durgeshwar Singh of India won the silver medal in the 90 kg category at the 6th Acropolis International Wushu Championship held in Athens, Greece.

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Contractor Booked After Boy Drowns in Mumbai Construction Pit

Rediff.com1 hour ago

An eight-year-old boy died after falling into a water-filled construction pit in Mumbai. Police have booked a private contractor for negligence.

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for staging a firing incident in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, to extort financiers and evade loan repayment by falsely portraying themselves as victims of foreign-based gangsters.

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Delhi Police Bust Gang Staging Firing to Extort Money

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for staging a firing incident in Paschim Vihar, Delhi, to extort financiers and evade loan repayment by falsely portraying themselves as victims of foreign-based gangsters.

10 Jailed for Life in Rajasthan Over Cooperative Society Feud Murder

10 Jailed for Life in Rajasthan Over Cooperative Society Feud Murder

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A special court in Kota, Rajasthan, sentenced ten individuals to life imprisonment for the 2019 murder of a police constable's brother, stemming from rivalry in a local cooperative society election.

Alvida Jumma Prayers Held Peacefully in Sambhal Under Police Watch

Alvida Jumma Prayers Held Peacefully in Sambhal Under Police Watch

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Muslims in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, observed Alvida Jumma, the last Friday prayers of Ramadan, at Shahi Jama Masjid amidst tight security arrangements. Devotees prayed for peace and harmony across the country as they prepare to celebrate Eid.

Undergraduate Student Killed in Campus Shooting: What We Know

Undergraduate Student Killed in Campus Shooting: What We Know

Rediff.com4 hours ago

A 22-year-old student was shot dead at Uday Pratap College in Varanasi following a dispute with another student. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.

Minor apprehended with 10kg of Ganja in Navi Mumbai drug bust

Minor apprehended with 10kg of Ganja in Navi Mumbai drug bust

Rediff.com5 hours ago

A 17-year-old boy has been detained in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, after being found in possession of 10 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 12.66 lakh. A 22-year-old accomplice fled the scene and is currently being sought by police.